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R111 ESV

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,742 mi
Last recorded99,742 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 ESV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2011 99,742 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake discs slightly pitted with slight run-out

Fail 2 Dec 2011 99,742 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake discs slightly pitted with slight run-out

Pass 9 Dec 2010 89,303 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 81,283 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 77,371 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 74,582 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 71,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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R111 ESV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 97,549 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R111 ESV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R111 ESV registered?

R111 ESV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R111 ESV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R111 ESV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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